Very high figures for wash times - new machines

Rain_Shadow

I too have a Siemens machine which replaced our 16 year old Bosch machine a year ago.


The 40C wash with the Bosch took just over an hour. The mixed fabrics wash with the Seimens takes 65 minutes.


The Siemens could take 4 hours over a wash but what's the point when it cleans perfectly in 65 mins and it's not much use if you have four or more loads to do.

missile

JohnB47 wrote: »

.... But even though this machine is reportedly very quiet, I'm wondering if the water being turned on and off might make enough noise to wake me up.

My JL machine and I suspect most others(?) have a "beeping" alarm to tell you when the programme is finished.

These pre set programs a joke. An expensive add on which I suspect few need? Are we so dim, that we cannot make an informed decision on the appropriate temperature and how long to wash and spin? Whatever next big red warning labels "do not wash coloured with white" and "caution, clothes may be wet"

Rain_Shadow

missile wrote: »

My JL machine and I suspect most others(?) have a "beeping" alarm to tell you when the programme is finished.

These pre set programs a joke. An expensive add on which I suspect few need? Are we so dim, that we cannot make an informed decision on the appropriate temperature and how long to wash and spin? Whatever next big red warning labels "do not wash coloured with white" and "caution, clothes may be wet"

Oh, I tend to view them as the manufacturer offering optimised washing for various circumstances.


On the other hand I never use the pre-sets on my ovens because 'I know best'.:rotfl:

SuzieSue

Grenage wrote: »

I do. What's the rush? Use the timer so that it starts in the early hours, ready for when you wake up.

You shouldn't use washing machines and dishwashers overnight because of the risk of fire:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3123926/How-washing-machine-dishwasher-set-house-fire-Appliances-blamed-12-000-blazes-just-three-years.html

esmy

I've had a new Bosch washing machine recently. The standard programmes are very long but you can customise these eg a 60 degree 1200 spin standard wash is 2hrs 40 minutes but I use the speed perfect setting which cuts it down to 1hr 4 mins - I sometimes put an extra rinse on which adds about 10 minutes.

I don't have particularly 'dirty' laundry to do although I do seem to have an awful lot.....

Zola.

Aren't technology advancements meant to speed up processes and make things easier.

Anything over an hour is a joke in my opinion, I wash everything on 30 degrees quick wash unless its filthy.

AuronGrande

For me, I have an LG washer/dryer combi. My clothes are never dirty (I'm a bit of a germaphobe). I prefer to be clean and tidy.

My machine has many different wash cycle options. However, the default options for each cycle can make a single wash last an hour and half. However, after switching from Normal cycle to Time Save (There is also Intensive), lowering the temp to 30c (the next lowest is Cold), but keeping the spin to 1400, the time lowers to 50 minutes.

However, that is only when I am using liquid wash tabs etc. If it's powder, I have to switch to "Sensitive wash" with Medic Rinse which ups the time to almost 2 hours per wash.

red_imps_2003

SuzieSue wrote: »

You shouldn't use washing machines and dishwashers overnight because of the risk of fire:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3123926/How-washing-machine-dishwasher-set-house-fire-Appliances-blamed-12-000-blazes-just-three-years.html

Hmm, that report also cites fridges and fridge-freezers as similar cause for concern. Should we switch those off overnight too? Also, I'm not entirely sure what additional safety is gained from running washing machines only during the day, unless the advice is to remain in the same room as the machine for the entire duration of the wash cycle. They are no less likely to catch fire just because you are standing there. I guess one is more likely to be suitably attired for a swift exit during the day than in the middle of the night but, assuming the household smoke alarms are functioning correctly, I am struggling to see what additional dangers are posed overnight. In fact, the article says some washing machines pose danger because the glass can shatter sending shards all over the kitchen; best to be out of the room when that happens if you ask me!!

SuzieSue

red_imps_2003 wrote: »

Hmm, that report also cites fridges and fridge-freezers as similar cause for concern. Should we switch those off overnight too? Also, I'm not entirely sure what additional safety is gained from running washing machines only during the day, unless the advice is to remain in the same room as the machine for the entire duration of the wash cycle. They are no less likely to catch fire just because you are standing there. I guess one is more likely to be suitably attired for a swift exit during the day than in the middle of the night but, assuming the household smoke alarms are functioning correctly, I am struggling to see what additional dangers are posed overnight. In fact, the article says some washing machines pose danger because the glass can shatter sending shards all over the kitchen; best to be out of the room when that happens if you ask me!!

Yes, of course, if it was possible to switch all appliances off at night then you should, but it isn't possible with fridges and freezers.

If my appliance was going to catch fire I would much rather be awake than asleep and I wouldn't want to rely on an alarm to wake me up.

I used to run my appliances overnight until I realised the risks.

EssexExile

In 13 years of repairing about 10 domestic appliances a day I've never seen a house fire caused by an appliance. I've seen a couple of washing machine pumps overheat but then the plastic melts, the water runs everywhere & fire is the least of your problems.